Mikael Backlund scored his first goal of the season in Calgary's 3-1 loss to Washington on Sunday night.

Backlund now has six points through 10 contests this season. Michael Frolik and Matthew Tkachuk garnered assists on the first period marker which narrowed Washington's lead to 2-1, but the Flames couldn't get the equalizer. Oct 31 - 12:15 AM

Mikael Backlund had two assists in Calgary's 7-4 loss to Edmonton Wednesday night.

Backlund also had three shots on goal, though he did finish the contest with a minus-two rating. He set new career-highs last season with 21 goals and 47 points and could finish in that range again in 2016-17. Oct 13 - 10:04 AM

The center suffered a concussion at the World Cup on September 20 and considers himself fully healed. Backlund was the Flames best player Sunday as he had five shots on goal and also had a couple go off the iron. "As a team, I thought we played better than the score showed," Backlund said of the 4-0 loss to Winnipeg. "Personally, I felt pretty good ... I feel I can still get better, timing-wise and just knowing where everyone is and all that. But I thought I played pretty good." Backlund had a career high 21 goals and 47 points last season and expect him to do even better this season if he remains healthy and Johnny Gaudreau is part of the team at the outset of the season. Oct 3 - 5:30 AM

Depth Charts

Sean Monahan lifted his scoring streak to five games with another pair of points during Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

Monahan now has consecutive games with a goal and assist, he also has three goals and six points during the streak. The young veteran has certainly turned things around, giving him eight goals and 15 points in 29 games thus far.

Johnny Gaudreau picked up two assists in the Flames 2-1 overtime win over Arizona on Thursday.

Gaudreau has a four game points streak going in which he has collected three goals and four assists. The 23-year-old has seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 20 games. Mark Giordiano and Dougie Hamilton scored the goals for Calgary in the win.

Sam Bennett returned to center on Sunday with the return of Johnny Gaudreau to the lineup.

Gaudreau was expected to be out four-six weeks with a broken finger but returned to the lineup after 19 days, prompting Bennett to be placed back at center rather than on the first line. He had a goal and three points in the game and now has six goals and 15 points in 28 games. He has 32 penalty minutes to give him more value in leagues that use the category.

Michael Frolik grabbed a turnover 49 seconds into overtime and scored the game winning goal in the Calgary Flames 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes Wednesday night.

Frolik snagged the puck center ice and broke out in front of the defense before riffling a shot over Mike Smith’s glove. Frolik’s sixth goal of the season gives him sole possession of the top spot for the Flames as Johnny Gaudreau has been inactive with an injury. Matthew Tkachuk earned the Flames other goal to tie the contest 1-1 in the third.

Troy Brouwer found the back of the net in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Brouwer opened the scoring at the 6:35 mark of the second period and Micheal Ferland made it 2-0 in the third. Brouwer has five goals, four assists and 14 penalty minutes in 22 games this season. He'll only have value in deeper fantasy leagues.

Smid is still just 30 years old, but he's dealing with a neck injury that's serious enough to keep him out of the entire 2016-17 campaign at the least. With that in mind it's not clear what the future holds for Smid, though the Flames might have some scouting work available for him.

Calgary has already been eliminated from the playoffs anyways, but it would be unfortunate to have Engelland's season end with him on the sidelines given how hot he's been lately. He has two goals and five points in his last five games after recording seven points in his first 64 contests.

Chad Johnson extended his winning streak to five games with the Flames 2-1 OT win over Arizona on Thursday.

Five wins in a row for Johnson as the beat rolls on for the red hot Flames. He's stopped 27-of-28 shots in a road win at Arizona. He's allowed just seven goals over the five game winning streak on 155 shots. He brings his red hot 12-4-1 record and 1.98 GAA into his next start. He's a must start in all fantasy formats right now.

Despite yet another loss, Brian Elliott looked very good in the Calgary net Monday.

Elliott is a very weak 3-9-1 with a 3.31 GAA and a .885 save percentage. But if Monday is any indication, Elliott is getting his game back and that can only bode well for the Flames. "Moose was awesome," defenseman Mark Giordano said. "He made some breakaway saves. He made some huge saves late in the game, too, and he looked really calm and composed. I'm really happy for him because the guy works so hard and cares so much so for him to have a big night for us and come and bounce back and play that well, that was nice to see." Elliott is capable of carrying a team so while we can't recommend him at this time, keep him reserved rather than getting rid of him completely.